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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.88, 1,168.47 and 661.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.88, 1,168.47 and 661.70 is: 914.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.88 : 1,168.47 = 661.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.88/1,168.47 = 661.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.88x = 1,168.47 × 661.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.88x = 773,170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,170.76/845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.04

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